Rose M. (Carico) Stafford, 57, of Eldon, Missouri passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at her residence in Eldon, Missouri. She was born June 1, 1960 in Tuscumbia, Missouri, the daughter of George Robert Carico and Barbara Ellen (Crane) Tipton. On June 19, 1982 in Eldon, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Craig Stafford who survives of the home.

Other survivors,

Son, Ryan Stafford of Columbia, MO

Mother, Barbara Tipton of Tuscumbia, MO

Sister, Bobbi J. Hawk (Rusty) of Eldon, MO

Brother, John W. Carico of Tuscumbia, MO

Several Nieces & Nephews

Her father, George Robert “Bob” Carico and step father, Edgar E. Tipton preceded her in death.

Rose was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Tuscumbia, MO. and was employed at Walmart Supercenter in Osage Beach, MO. She was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 1, 2017 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO with the Funeral Service beginning at 1:00 PM with Brother Mark Kessler officiating. Burial will follow at Gott Cemetery near Ulman, MO.

Memorials in her name are suggested to the ASPCA.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, MO.